News – Page 121
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Features and analysisFood delivery robots roll into Cambridge
The move follows a popular pilot in nearby Cambourne earlier this year
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Features and analysisUniversity c-store improves efficiency with Henderson Technology Edgepos system
The Store at University of Essex Students’ Union installed the system in August
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Features and analysisCo-op to ‘clear’ shelves of coloured milk bottle tops to increase recyclability
The Co-op initiative could remove more than 150 tonnes of coloured plastic from HDPE streams per annum
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Features and analysisGroceryAid Sporting Lunch raises £760,000 for charity
The Sporting Lunch saw 32 sporting heroes assemble alongside 1,600 guests from 294 companies
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Features and analysisCentral Co-op reinforces its commitment to colleague safety
The group rolled out bodycams to a further 38 stores in 2022
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Features and analysisCo-op launches recycling data trial
Co-op has partnered with Polytag to determine how much of its plastic packaging is being recycled
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Features and analysisParfetts launches World Cup trade promotion
The Parfetts World Cup trade promotion runs until Saturday 19 November
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Features and analysisConsistent approach to HFSS needed - ACS
The Association of Convenience Stores has raised concerns about the introduction of different HFSS rules in Scotland and the impact that they’ll have on retailers
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Features and analysisIllicit tobacco worth £3m seized in HMRC factory raid
More than 8.5 tonnes of illicit tobacco has been seized from a factory in Leicester by HMRC
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Features and analysisBestway calls on medicine suppliers to prioritise convenience stores
Medicine suppliers have been urged to prioritise convenience stores to cater to consumers shopping locally during a current stock shortage
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Features and analysisACS calls for targeted support to tackle illicit tobacco trade
The ACS briefed MPs ahead of a ten minute rule motion on tobacco licensing
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Features and analysisCo-op offers further funding for community groups
Since 2016, Co-op members have raised £117m for local communities
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Features and analysisSpar UK exploring new format and own-label evolution
Spar UK managing director Louise Hoste outlined the new format and changes planned for own-label
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Features and analysisRetail Trust launches new campaign to support abused shopworkers
One in three shopworkers have subjected to weekly abuse from shoppers according to new research by the Retail Trust
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Features and analysisShoppers switching brands based on sustainability credentials
One in four shoppers have already switched brands to the more sustainable alternative
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Features and analysisPayPoint and Appreciate Group agree terms for acquisition
PayPoint’s proposed acquisition of Appreciate Group could open up more voucher offerings for retailers
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Features and analysisACS urges extension to Energy Bill Relief Scheme
The ACS has warned that shops will be forced to close if they’re not given more support with energy costs
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Features and analysisScottish government publishes new DRS guidance
New guidance on the implementation of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has published by the Scottish Government
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Features and analysisMP praises two Wycombe retailers for their National Lottery Good Causes fundraising
Tara’s Londis and Kings Newsagents have collectively raised over £1.8m for Good Causes